Tuesday, May 31, 2011

CRRRRRAVINGS

Hello lady friends!

We all know how it feels to get a craving for something "bad", usually at around "that time of the month" (sorry guys).

Well believe it or not there is a reason why this happens:
A) Your body is telling you it NEEDS vitamins and minerals that it's lacking in order to function properly.
OR
B) You have a dietary or hormonal imbalance and your body THINKS it needs carbs or sugars for energy.

The easiest way for your body to get what it needs is by hinting at it with a familiar and easy to recognize food, so that you give it to it quickly (it's easier to crave a piece of chocolate than the taste of magnesium, read below).

Good news is that if you learn how to interpret these cravings and are able to make better choices, you will be much happier in the long run.

I found the list below a long time ago, and it has been extremely helpful in times of crisis.

Print it out and keep it handy, and try this next time you get hit by a craving:
Go over the list and find healthier substitutes that seem appealing, have those as a meal instead. Surprisingly, eating sauteed broccoli and chicken breast with ginger and garlic will take the edge off of that whole baguette or chocolate bar you've been dreaming of inhaling!

** As a side note, it seems to be pretty clear that eating a balanced diet of vegetables, some fresh fruit, lean protein and good fats like nuts and seeds will keep your system in balance. And hey, if you REALLY want that piece of chocolate eat it, and eat it with joy, it's not going to kill you.

"30-something" year old fashion designer, Dominican by birth, New Yorker by choice.
Having been through many trials and tribulations regarding health as I hit the big 3-0, I have tried many (MANY) health tips, naturals remedies, holistic cures, fitness workouts, diets... and have narrowed it down to a few proven successful ones.
I hope you find these useful.
Cheers!
Paola